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How to Make Sure You’re Getting the Best In-Home Care

How can you be certain your loved one is getting the best in-home care services possible? Here are the signs pointing to exceptional care you can trust.

When you have a loved one in need of quality in-home care services, it’s important find a company you can count on to provide the highest level of care and professionalism. Because you aren’t always there to observe, you need to be able to trust the company is doing what they say they will do, so your loved one is safe and secure at all times.

You may be feeling nervous about entrusting the care of your loved one to someone else. Some of the horror stories of poor in-home services may leave you feeling worried. Here’s how to make sure you are getting the best in-home care.

Choose a Professional Company

While many individuals and companies may say they provide in-home care services, they don’t always have the right certifications and experience. By seeking out a professional company with a good reputation, you can avoid getting into a worst case scenario with sub-par care.

Look for a concierge private duty nursing company with customized services to meet your unique needs. Read reviews online and ask friends and family for referrals to find the right provider. Your loved one deserves personalized care from a compassionate team that has high standards.

Interview In-Home Care Companies

One of the best ways to ensure you are choosing the right in-home care company is to interview them. Most reputable companies offer free consultations to give you an opportunity to ask questions and get to know the provider.

During a consultation, you should be able to determine quickly whether or not the company is right for you. Make a list of questions prior to the consultation and ensure they cover all of your concerns. If you detect a lack of professionalism or a hesitation to answer your questions, those are signs it’s time to keep looking.

Make Sure the Company Offers the Services You Need

Different in-home caregiving companies offer different levels of care and service. Because you can’t be sure your loved one won’t require additional services down the road, it’s a good idea to find a company that offers comprehensive services to meet all of your needs now as well as potential needs you may have in the future.

Look for a company that will perform a wide variety of tasks related to medical and personal care. When you have the right team in place, it can minimize the need for multiple doctor appointments and unnecessary hospital visits. Furthermore, receiving the proper care in the comfort of home reduces your loved one’s stress level and improves their overall quality of life. 

When assessing a company’s list of services, look for the following:

  • Medication management and administration
  • Pain control measures
  • Tube feeding, IV placement, and IV care
  • Nutritional planning and feeding
  • Hygiene related tasks, such as bathing
  • Light housekeeping services
  • Transportation to doctor appointments
  • Emotional support and social engagement activities

It’s also important to ask the company about their screening and background check process for their employees. You need to be able to trust your loved one is in good hands when you aren’t there.

Why Celestial Care Is the Top Choice for In-Home Services

For more than 20 years, Celestial Care has been a trusted in-home private nursing and caregiving provider. We’ve earned a stellar reputation in the Phoenix area as a reliable, professional company that has the best interests of our clients in mind. We create customized care plans to help your loved ones achieve the highest quality of life possible while receiving premium nursing and caregiving services.

At Celestial Care, we consider it an honor to provide the necessary services to keep your loved one in the comfort of his or her home for as long as possible. Whether your relative only requires assistance a few hours a week or needs 24/7 in-home nursing services, our dedicated, qualified team will be there to bring an advanced level of care and peace of mind.

Ready to learn more about why Celestial Care is the right company to meet your needs? Connect with us online now to schedule a consultation.